Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by sterile non‐latex protective gloves: clinical investigation and chemical analyses

Abstract

Contact allergy to DPG in gloves has been disputed, but, in this study, we were able to confirm the presence of DPG and cetylpyridinium chloride in the causative gloves by using a modified method for the analysis. The presence of these chemicals in gloves caused an increase in occupational contact dermatitis in surgical operating theatre personnel.